Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and 'Dê Um Rolê' is a perfect place to start with Brazilian Portuguese. The song's title is a common slang phrase, giving you a taste of informal, everyday language. Its lyrics are a powerful and positive affirmation of life and self-love, making the learning process both uplifting and culturally rich. Dive into this Brazilian classic and let the music guide your language learning!
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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pessoa /peˈso.ɐ/ A1 |
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vida /ˈvi.dɐ/ A1 |
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boa /ˈbo.ɐ/ A1 |
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rolê /ʁoˈle/ B1 |
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ouvir /oˈviʁ/ A1 |
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nada /ˈna.dɐ/ A1 |
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amor /ɐˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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cabeça /kɐˈbe.sɐ/ A1 |
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pés /peʃ/ A1 |
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rosto /ˈʁɔʃ.tu/ A1 |
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valor /vaˈloɾ/ B1 |
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gosto /ˈɡɔʃ.tu/ A2 |
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bater /baˈteɾ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se eu lhe disser que a vida é boa
➔ Subjunctive mood with 'se' (if), expressing hypotheticals or conditions
➔ 'Se' introduces a conditional clause meaning 'if', and the verb 'disser' is in the present subjunctive mood.
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Eu sou, eu sou, eu sou o amor da cabeça aos pés
➔ Repetition for emphasis using the verb 'sou' (I am)
➔ The repeated phrase emphasizes identity and conviction, highlighting the singer's strong sense of love and self.
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Antes de você ser, eu sou
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating a sense of prior existence or identity before someone else
➔ This phrase emphasizes the singer's prior being or essence, highlighting a sense of self that existed before the presence of another.
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E só tô beijando o rosto de quem dá valor
➔ Present continuous tense with 'estou' (I am) indicating an ongoing action
➔ The present continuous form 'tô' (estou) expresses an action happening now, in this case, kissing the face of those who value.
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Pra quem vale mais o gosto do que cem mil réis
➔ Comparative structure using 'mais... do que' (more... than) to express preference
➔ The phrase 'mais o gosto do que cem mil réis' uses a comparison structure to emphasize preference for value or taste over money.
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Eu sou, eu sou, eu sou o amor da cabeça aos pés
➔ Repetition for emphasis, with the present tense of 'sou' (I am)
➔ This rhetorical repetition highlights the singer's unwavering declaration of love from top to bottom, emphasizing conviction.
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